Marine recruit who died at boot camp in 2023 had asthma, Corps findsThe death of Pfc. Noah Jamar Evans on April 18, 2023, during a physical fitness test prompted the Marine Corps to open an investigation.By Irene Loewenson2 weeks ago
Platoon level gender-integration ‘critical’ for Marines, committee saysThe report also recommends gender-integrated drill instructor teams.By Todd South4 weeks ago
New in 2024: Marine Corps to even out gender balance at boot campsSan Diego is on track to have a gender distribution equal to Parris Island, South Carolina, by fall.By Irene Loewenson4 months ago
Marine Corps abandons plan to replace physical training uniformThe Marine Corps decided to "redirect resources to more urgent defense needs," a spokeswoman said.By Irene Loewenson5 months ago
Marine recruit who first held a rifle at boot camp ties shooting recordA week and a half after first picking up a rifle, now-Pfc. Francis "Frankie" Flannery scored a 249 out of 250 possible points on his rifle qualification.By Irene Loewenson5 months ago
Nearly 70% of active service members are overweight, report findsObesity is often cited as one of the significant challenges to military recruiting.By Meghann Myers6 months ago